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Two feared drowned at Unity Beach
Police in Regional Division 4 ‘C’ are investigating an incident at Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara (ECD), which has left two persons missing after they were reportedly swept away by strong currents on Sunday afternoon. Missing are Lyodisa Waldron, called “Loyda,” a 20-year-old salesgirl of Victoria Village, ECD, and Andri Francis, called “Bobby,” a 31-year-old...
Aircraft crashes in Region Seven
A Cessna 182P Skylane aircraft N9347G, reportedly owned by well-known Guyanese pilot and operator Orlando Charles crashed on Sunday morning...
Five homeless as fire destroys Port Mourant house, arson suspected
A fire completely destroyed a house at Port Mourant on Tuesday morning, rendering five people homeless. Stephanie Cecil, 29, a...
Venezuelans head for presidential palace to protest against election result
(BBC) Thousands of Venezuelans are heading towards the presidential palace in Caracas to protest against President Nicolás Maduro’s claim of...
Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro’s grip on power
[BBC] Venezuelans are going to the polls on Sunday in what has been described as the biggest challenge to the...
Guyana shares model for sustainable growth at Amazon Forum
In recent years, Guyana’s forest gave the country US$1 billion – and not a single tree was cut down to...
Piastri wins in Hungary after Norris team orders row
Oscar Piastri took his maiden grand prix victory in a McLaren one-two ahead of Lando Norris in a dramatic race...
Pensioner found dead with hands bound in Hope Estate house
Micheal Soomair called ‘Mikey’, a 75-year-old Pensioner from Hope Estate, East Coast Demerara was found dead in his home last...
Edghill meets with East, West Ruimveldt residents on delayed Cemetery Road project
The Ministry of Public Works is working assiduously to ease the frustration being experienced by residents of East and West...
CASE DISMISSED: CANU withdraws conspiracy charges against Tyrone Hamilton
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Wednesday withdrew the conspiracy to traffic cocaine charge against former national cyclist Tyrone Hamilton....
Private Sector Commission establishes new illicit trade desk
See below full release: The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has established an Illicit Trade Desk (Desk) to address issues related...
‘Productive’ talks held for new 2024- 2026 teachers’ agreement
The Ministry of Education and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) engaged each other on Thursday, as part of fresh negotiations...
Boy, 6, hospitalised with gunshot wound to head
Police are investigating a shooting incident which occurred at about 19:45 hrs on Tuesday at Charles Street, Charlestown, which resulted...
A look at the top 1% to overall pass rates – NGSA 2024 in graphs
Story & figures by Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy Conducted yearly, the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) is Guyana’s secondary school entrance...
USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman visits Guyana
See below the full statement issued: From July 9-11, 2024, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Georgetown, Guyana....
Speeding motorcyclist dies in Princes Street accident
A 24-year-old motorcyclist identified as Christopher Beckles died on Friday after he was involved in an accident on Princes Street,...
Multi-year agreement for teachers will start from 2024
The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the conciliation process initiated to engage the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) regarding...
From Kopinang, NGSA top performer wants to be the doctor her village needs
Dena Pablo is an 11-year-old girl from the picturesque community of Kopinang in Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni). And on Thursday,...
NGSA top performer Jayin Kissoon ready to follow father’s footsteps
Jayin Kissoon, an 11-year-old pupil of the Marian Academy, emerged as one of Guyana’s top performers at this year’s National...
Undeterred by disabilities, young Jaden Haripershad excels at NGSA
Jaden Haripershad, an 11-year-old pupil of the Jacklow Primary School, has made himself and his family very proud, performing exceptionally...
New St George’s School of Sciences set for September opening
The government said on Thursday that the new St George’s School of Sciences will be opened for the new 2024-2025...
